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Where sex and tech meet. Probably #NSFW #teledildonics #VR #apps #privacy #safety. Started by @thenextwoods in 2016, contributions by many since - come stop by! SEXTECHGUIDE.com Mastodon: @[email protected]

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Apr 9

With the dumpster fire that is 2025 still unfolding, we're trying to focus on new projects that support sextech entrepreneurs, startups, charities and more

So,who should we be following in sextech that we might have missed, & who should we add to our Sextech Starter Pack? bsky.app/starter-pack...

A futuristic vision of a trophy in a synthwave style

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 11h

California's AI chatbot law is 'first-of-its-kind' - will other states and countries follow?

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#sextech #AI #chatbot #California #sb243

California Requires AI Chatbot Safety Laws From 2026

California's new law requires AI companion chatbots to remind users they're artificial, protect minors from sexual content, and provide mental health resources.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 8d

The inside story of how a Chinese sex robot conference sparked an 'authenticity' battle

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Sex Robot Conference Split Sparks 2026 Rivalry

Two competing sex robot conferences will clash in 2026 after a split over "leftist politicization" created rival events in Montreal and Shaoxing, China.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 12d

Inevitable? Discord data breach exposes 70,000 government IDs through age verification hack
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#sextech #ageverification #privacy #discord

Discord Data Breach Exposes 70,000 Government IDs Through Age Verification Vendor Hack

Discord says 70,000 government IDs may have been exposed after hackers breached Zendesk, a third-party vendor used for age verification appeals.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 14d

Putting quantity over quality always goes well right?

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Free Speech Coalition @fsc.bsky.social · 15d

Age verification isn’t stopping at porn sites. It’s spreading to YouTube, TikTok, social media, app stores, and more. These laws turn the internet into an ID checkpoint. Join FSC in the fight! www.freespeechcoalition.com/join

Join FSC — Free Speech Coalition

Stay in the Loop! Sign up for the FSC Newsletter!

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 14d

This is absolutely inevitable when you create the most valuable pool of data with official IDs, and require random websites to implement it.

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 15d

Discord confirms that government IDs used for age-verification were compromised in a hack with a vendor.

Who could have predicted?

Oh, right.

Discord users suffer the first high-profile age-verification hack – and it's unlikely to be the last

Critics of age verification laws warned this was inevitable

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 15d

Experts predict fully functional sex robots may still be decades away, while opinions split sharply on whether they'll provide companionship for isolated people or deepen social problems.

5 key takeaways from the Sex Robot Madness documentary >
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Five Key Takeaways From the Sex Robot Madness Documentary

Real sex robots won't arrive until 2050, and experts are divided on whether they'll help lonely people or harm society. Here's what the documentary explores.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 18d

'I already tested it': Delayed SexLikeReal interactive stroker set for spring 2026 release - The wait continues for SexLikeReal's much-anticipated penis stroker. sextechguide.com/vr/sexlikere...

Coming Soon? SexLikeReal Penis Stroker Set for Spring '26 Release

VR porn company SexLikeReal says its redesigned penis stroker device will launch around March 2026, with 1,000 units in the initial production run.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 19d

The legendary American sex robot brand is undergoing a major transformation: outsourcing body production to China to slash prices by thousands, while introducing a monthly subscription model that customers will need to make their AI-equipped robots talk.

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Realdoll Moves to China, Cuts Prices, Adds $40/Mo AI Sub

Realdoll is moving sex robot production to China, cutting prices to $7,000-$8,000, and launching a $40/month AI subscription for robotic heads by 2026.

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performative male @milesklee.bsky.social · 20d

This is the biggest, toughest article I’ve done about so-called “AI psychosis.” It’s the story of a man who committed a horrific crime in his youth but served his time and against all odds found love and a new life—one that completely unraveled after he started talking to Google’s Gemini chatbot.

He Grew Obsessed With an AI Chatbot. Then He Vanished in the Ozarks

Jon Ganz committed a terrible crime in his youth, but he survived prison, fell in love, and started over. His new life unraveled in a way nobody could have predicted.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 20d

'Can a robot give that fuzzy feeling?': Meeting Tenar, Ridmii's AI sex bot

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#sexrobot #ai #relationships

SEXTECHGUIDE Meets Tenar, the $3K Sex Robot Changing Companionship

At Venus Berlin 2025, we met Tenar, a $2,899 AI robot from Ridmii that talks, learns, and remembers—raising questions about tech and companionship.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 22d

Satisfyer Pro loses Australian patent case against Lelo in clit-sucker battle

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#sextech #australia #satisfyer #lelo

Satisfyer Pro Loses Australian Patent Case as Judge Rules Clit-Sucker Patent Invalid

German company EIS GmbH's Satisfyer Pro patent ruled invalid by Australian court, dismissing infringement claims against Lelo.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 22d

🔍 ChatGPT will guess your age to block sexual content and ‘flirtatious talk’! Could this redefine how AI interacts with us? 🤖💬 Let’s chat about it! #AI #AgeVerification

https://sextechguide.com/ai/chatgpt-age-prediction-content-filtering/

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 26d

Realdoll, Realbotix, and why the sex robot industry is splitting from companion bots

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#sextech #sexrobots #ai #robots

The Awkward Business Split Between Sex Robots and Companion Robots

Realbotix is distancing its companion robots from its Realdoll sex robot brand. The reason? Hotel chains don't want that connection.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · 26d

AI dating apps promised to fix our love lives, but they might be making things worse
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#sextech #dating #datingapps

AI Dating Apps Promised to Transform Love, but They're Creating More Problems Than Solutions

Dating apps use AI to find perfect matches, but experts warn it's creating dependency, financial barriers, and pushing people back to meeting in person.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 16

Kiiroo launches compact $79 PowerShot vibrating mini stroker that can attach to Keon! 🔥 How does size influence your experience? 🤔

https://sextechguide.com/gadgets/kiiroo-powershot-keon-compatible/

#SexTech #Innovation #Gadgets

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 15

UK watchdog investigates 22 porn sites over age verification failures. With new rules in play, what's your take on oversight and online safety? 🤔🔍 #UKNews #OnlineSafety
https://sextechguide.com/news/uk-porn-sites-age-verification-investigation/

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 10

Sex robots should be designed to give consent, says law researcher

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Sex Robots May Need to Give Consent Under New EU Laws

New research suggests sex robots should explicitly communicate consent to challenge harmful assumptions about intimacy and relationships.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 9

How technology is revolutionizing sex and intimacy during menopause sextechguide.com/sexual-healt...

Menopause Sex Tech: 8 Innovative Products Making "The Change" Better

Menopause technology is revolutionizing midlife intimacy. From cooling wearables to AI support apps, discover tools making sex comfortable again.

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The Sex Work Historian ☂️ @sexworkhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 5

"As the UK continues to reckon with the legacies and realities of racism — highlighted most recently by this summer’s protests, we've compiled a selection of articles and chapters exploring contemporary racism..." - Bristol University Press

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Girl on the Net @girlonthenet.bsky.social · Sep 2

Last time I went to a sex expo in Berlin, I got to see a woman having milkshake poured all over her tits by some hot dudes in their pants www.girlonthenet.com/blog/venus-b...

Venus Berlin: tits, dickshots and milkshake | Girl on the Net

A whistlestop write-up of the Venus Berlin sex event by someone who quite fancies having a gang of men staring excitedly at her tits.

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 3

Meta retrains AI chatbots to prevent ‘sensual’ conversations with children. 🤖👶 How should AI handle sensitive topics with minors? Join the convo below.

https://sextechguide.com/ai/meta-ai-chatbot-safety-children-retraining/

#AI #TechEthics #ChildSafety

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 3

Are you ready to try a robot masseuse? 🤖💆‍♂️ ‘Remarkably human-like and warm’: Robot masseuses are giving $60 massages at US spas right now! What do you think? #MassageTech #AI

https://sextechguide.com/ai/sex-robots/robot-massage-machines-us-spas-aescape/

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 2

Sx Festival and Expo 2026: Berlin's sextech event is back! Discover AI romance and the future of sex parties. Discuss the mixed reviews or share your thoughts! 🎉🤖 #SxTech #Berlin2026

https://sextechguide.com/events/berlin-sextech-festival-expo-june-2026/

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SEXTECHGUIDE @sextechguide.com · Sep 1

Motorbunny launches ‘Fluffer’ smart cock ring that syncs with games and other devices! Ready to level up your game nights? 🎮💍 Let's chat about this unique tech! #SexTech #Gaming

https://sextechguide.com/gadgets/motorbunny-smart-cock-ring-gaming-sync/

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